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August 2025

Newberry County GOP Chairman's Report—August 2025

 Dear Newberry County Republicans,

As we move through the summer and prepare for a busy fall season, I'm proud to report on the continued momentum and engagement within our local GOP. Our commitment to conservative principles—faith, family, and freedom—remains strong, and our events and initiatives are fostering greater community involvement. Below is a summary of recent activities, financial updates, and upcoming opportunities to get involved.

Recent Highlights

  • July General Meeting (July 17, 2025): We held a successful meeting at the Prosperity Civic Center with 34 attendees, including our executive board. State Representative Joe White led us in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Our guest speaker, Solicitor David Pascoe, shared insights on his potential 2026 candidacy for South Carolina Attorney General. Special thanks to our 2nd Vice Chairman Travis Grimsley for leading a highly successful BBQ fundraiser, where we sold around 200 lbs.—double last year's amount!

  • Officers Meeting (August 7, 2025): Our officers and precinct representatives gathered to plan ahead. We discussed website and social media enhancements, with a new program now complete for better member communication. Encourage everyone to share our content on Facebook. We also reviewed plans for community outreach and fundraising. Kelley Marsh closed us in prayer.

  • Community Engagement: Lead Advisor Steve Wilson connected with Dr. Lambries at Newberry College, inviting him and his students to our August meeting. This is a great step toward engaging younger conservatives. Additionally, our BBQ fundraiser was a testament to our volunteers' hard work—thank you to all who contributed.

Financial Update

Our Treasurer, Debby Greenlaw, reported a balance of $6,108.17 as of August 7, following $6,973.04 in July. Funds are being allocated toward upcoming events, including prizes for our golf tournament (golf bags purchased for $1,626.40) and other initiatives. Membership dues remain $35 for individuals and $50 for couples—please renew or join via Debby if you haven't already.

Upcoming Events and Initiatives

We're excited about a packed schedule to promote our values and build support for conservative candidates:

  • August 21 GOP Meeting (Thursday, 7:00 PM, Prosperity Civic Center): Join us for US Representative Ralph Norman as our speaker. This is a key opportunity to hear from one of our strong conservative voices in Congress.

  • Ladies Lunch (August 28, 11:00 AM, Antique Mall in Little Mountain): Led by 1st Vice Chair Susan Buck, this monthly gathering is for fellowship—guests welcome! RSVP to Susan at 803-920-5429.

  • Saturday Morning Round Table (September 6, 9:00 AM, Mid Carolina Country Club): Speaker is Sheriff Lee Foster—come and engage on public safety!

  • Gun Drawing Fundraiser: Tickets ($20) go on sale August 21 and run through October 16. We a raffling off a SAR9 SOCOM Full-size pistol—proceeds support our mission.

  • Newberry Oktoberfest (October 4, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Downtown Newberry): We'll have a tent across from animal rescue. Theme: "Honor Our Veterans." Volunteers needed (4-6 per shift) for giveaways, photos with a Trump cutout, and selling gun drawing tickets. Contact Susan Buck to help.

  • Golf Tournament (November 17, Mid Carolina Country Club): Our major fundraiser—need volunteers. Flyers in progress; sponsorship letters going out. Political candidates invited.

  • Christmas Parades (December 5, 6, 13): Susan Buck leading—volunteers needed for floats and outreach.

  • Christmas Party (December 18): Dinner, patriotic photo ops, and silent auction. Start collecting donations from local businesses now!

  • Future Speakers: September 18 - David Stumbo; October 16 - Pamela Evette; November 20 - SC250's Molly Fortune & SC DOGE’s Wesley Donahue.

We're also monitoring state-level issues to keep our members informed. Recent polls from the South Carolina Policy Council show strong support for limiting government spending (68% favor a population-plus-inflation cap) and dissatisfaction with K-12 education (47% dissatisfied). On the Freedom Index, our local representatives score well: Ralph Norman at 87 and Nancy Mace at 74, both are contenders for Governor. Additionally, there's ongoing discussion around protecting women's sports and parental rights, as highlighted by the South Carolina Freedom Caucus. We encourage attendance at school board (July 21) and county council (August 6) meetings to voice conservative priorities.

 Calls to Action

  • Share our newsletter and social media posts—visit www.newberrygop.com for the latest.

  • Volunteer for Oktoberfest, golf tournament, or parades—email me or any officer to sign up.

  • Stay informed on state ethics matters, like investigations into AG Alan Wilson, and support strong conservative leadership.

Thank you for your dedication to making Newberry County a stronghold for Republican values. Let's keep building toward victories in 2026 and beyond.

Feel free to reach me with questions or ideas.

 

Respectfully,

Alan Jenkins

Chairman, Newberry County GOP

 
 
 

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